12 Days of Christmas Homemaking
Christmas is the best time of year! The traditions, the sights, the smells. It’s also a busy time of year for the homemaker. Whether you are a full-time or part-time homemaker, we all are preparing our homes to celebrate the birth of Christ, and to create lasting memories with our families. I wanted to do a fun series of 12 Days of Christmas Homemaking to inspire you as a homemaker as you prepare your hearts and homes for Christmas.
“The day the Christmas tree went up in our home, the whole world seemed to shift. Even an ordinary day was extraordinary because the Christmas tree was alight, the Christmas carols playing on the stereo in their once-a-year lineup. It was as if the lights from the tree were scattered, star-lie, throughout our existence, infusing the familiar with a sense of mystery. Everything seemed to wink and sparkle, speaking of some joy beyond the touch of my childlike words.”
-Sarah Clarkson, from The Lifegiving Home
12 Days of Christmas Homemaking
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Evergreen DIY Garland for a Natural Christmas Home
Create a beautiful evergreen DIY garland for your Christmas home. Learn simple steps, decorating tips, and natural ideas for cozy, festive holiday charm.
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Snowflake Sourdough Bread Design + Scoring Tips
Learn how to create a snowflake sourdough bread design with simple scoring tips, shallow cuts, and a clean expansion score for beautiful winter loaves.
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Simple Salt Dough Ornaments Recipe for Christmas Crafting
Make this simple salt dough Christmas ornaments recipe that’s classic that’s easy, family-friendly, and perfect for the holidays.
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Advent Bible Reading Plan for Families – Free Printable
Slow down this Advent season with a free printable Bible reading plan for families. Focus on Jesus’ birth and the true meaning of Christmas.
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Homemade Hot Cocoa Bar + Hot Chocolate Recipe
Here’s some ideas to make your own homemade hot cocoa bar for winter, with my homemade hot cocoa mix recipe!
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How To DIY Paper Bag Snowflakes + easy video tutorial
Simple instructions to make these really easy, but beautiful, DIY paper bag snowflakes for Christmas and winter!
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How to Make a DIY Christmas Paper Star Garland
This DIY Paper Star Garland is so easy & frugal to make, and I love repurposing and reusing lovely old hymnals and books!
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How to Make a Homemade Dried Orange Garland (Oven Dried)
Learn how to make a beautiful dried orange garland for Christmas decor. A simple, natural way to add charm and warmth to your holiday season.
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Easy DIY Gingerbread House with Graham Cracker
Create a fun Gingerbread House with Graham Cracker! A simple, budget-friendly Christmas activity that’s perfect for kids and families to enjoy together.
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Upcycled Christmas Villages: DIY Ideas to Bring Your Village to Life
These DIY Christmas Villages are so simple and frugal, and the perfect project as you prepare your home for Christmas.
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Christmas Gift Wrapping
Simple Christmas gift wrapping ideas using foraged goods, brown craft paper, and hot glue to hold it all together for a unique, custom look!
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Christmas Picture Books for Children
As we head into the advent season, I wanted to share some of our favorite Christmas Picture Books for Children with you.
“Since joy is central to celebrating Advent, don’t let celebrating Advent become the thing that you carry like a burden. Do what you can joyfully do, and ask God to give you more capacity year after year.”
-Rachel Jankovic